5 essential items to pack for Atlantic Canada

Don't forget these important items!

By HEATHER LAURA CLARKE on May 9, 2017

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There are certain items you’ll need to pack for any trip — underwear, for instance, or a bathing suit for the hotel pool. But we’re here to share the Top 5 items specific to a trip to Atlantic Canada, whether it’s a balmy spring vacation, a hot summer road trip, or a crisp autumn getaway.

Grab your suitcase and start making a list, because here’s a rundown on what you DEFINITELY need to pack for a visit to Nova Scotia:

1. Jeans

We are not a fancy people. You’ll be able to wear your jeans just about anywhere, unless we’re talking a fancy restaurant — then it’s time to put on your dressy dark jeans that look more like pants.

Blue Jeans. Photo Credit: Herald File

2. A Windbreaker

What, you don’t call them windbreakers? What do you call them? A light jacket, then. Something that can withstand a little rain and also keep you from freezing when the wind is trying to whoosh you right into the ocean.

Windbreaker. Photo Credit: Herald File

3. Sneakers

We like to walk around, especially in some of our cities’ downtown cores. It’s just so darn walk-able! With a comfortable pair of sneakers, you can zoom around to grab a bite or do some shopping.

A Rod Laver, or Lifestyle Shoe of Adidas. Photo Credit: Herald File

4. Detangler

We’re not sure if it’s the wind, the salty sea air or the humidity of being on the ocean, but you will likely experience tangles. Also puffiness, perhaps, if you come from a dry climate where your hair lies flat and shiny most of the time.

5. A Fleece

Alright, fine, it doesn’t have to be a fleece. It can be any zip-up sweater — ideally with a nice cozy hood. But you’re going to want to pack one of these suckers, or buy one once you’re here. (See above, RE: wind.) Even in the summer, it can be nippy on the water and you’ll find yourself shivering in a T-shirt. If it’s warmer than you expect, you can always tie it around your waist — which is the height of fashion here in Atlantic Canada. (Not really.)